Trademark registration in Russian Federation

Registration of trademarks in the Russian Federation

In order to register trademark in Russia, it is necessary to undergo a procedure that takes approximately 12-15 months. The following fees are paid before registration:

• The fee when submitting application for registration;
• The state fee for conducting examination and decision making;
• The fee for registration and obtaining a certificate.

In case if there were no violations during the creation of the trademark and the uniqueness is confirmed, there will be no registration problems.

Preparation for registration of trademark in the Russian Federation

Primarily, it is necessary to prepare the trademark itself. It can be graphic image, text, sound or combination of the listed elements. Specialists carry out search to verify the uniqueness of the trademark. After the preparation of the trademark, it is necessary to file the application by submitting such documents as: designation of the trademark, the list of classes of goods/services to which the trademark belongs, and provide word description. The application can be submitted by legal entity or individual entrepreneur.

What is the procedure for registering a brand name in Russia?

In accordance with the legislation, trademark in the Russian Federation is registered in Rospatent:

• Preliminary examination is carried out;
• The application is being considered;
• The applicant pays the fees;
• Rospatent reports about registration of the trademark;
• The certificate of registration is issued.

The registration process is time consuming and requires competent knowledge. By applying to our specialists, you will save a lot of time and energy. And most importantly, we will achieve successful completion of the procedure.